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Northern California Service League

Interview and Job Search Tips

Here is a list of do's and don'ts for successful job interviews:

Do be positive
Do be positive
Don't eat at the interview.
Don't eat at the interview
     

 DO'S

  • Do find out about everything you can about the company
  • Do have some questions to ask (Click here for some winning questions)
  • Do practice your answers to questions the employer might ask
  • Do bring paper and pen
  • Do bring an extra resume
  • Do be on time
  • Do wear the right clothes
  • Do look the interviewer in the eye
  • Do wait to be asked to be seated
  • Do be positive
  • Do be honest
  • Do show you're a team player
  • Do send a follow-up letter
  • Do follow-up by telephone
  • Do ask about the next step

 DON'TS

  • Don't forget to check how you look
  • Don't give a limp handshake
  • Don't lack energy
  • Don't be rude
  • Don't be too buddy-buddy
  • Don't talk about money too much
  • Don't be wishy-washy
  • Don't be unprepared
  • Don't criticize or down anyone
  • Don't name drop
  • Don't eat at the interview
  • Don't make excuses
  • Don't be too pushy
  • Don't talk too much

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Northern California Service League

40 Boardman Place, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 863-2323   FAX (415) 863-1882 
e-mail:   NCSL@NorCalServiceLeague.org 
Worldwide Web:   www.NorCalServiceLeague.org
      

 
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